E-ageing: Development and evaluation of a flexible online geriatric medicine educational resource for diverse learners

摘要

Aims: To determine preferred content and format for online education modules in aged care among inter-professional learners; to develop resources that meet user preferences. Methods: Stakeholders were interviewed. A survey was administered to all health/medical students and teachers at The University of Western Australia. An iterative process was used to develop modules, and user feedback was collated. Results: The educational needs of each discipline related primarily to foundation level knowledge in major aged care topics. Stakeholders sought modules incorporating communication skills, cultural and social issues and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to aged care. Students from all disciplines sought online materials that are interactive, engaging, case-based and locally relevant. Online modules were developed. Evaluation of the modules by users has been strongly positive. Conclusion: There was consensus regarding the major curricular areas that online resources should encompass. The e-ageing modules developed in this project have been evaluated positively by users.